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Track Listings
| 1. Sometimes |
| 2. Wild Young Hearts |
| 3. 24 Hours |
| 4. Every Now And Then |
| 5. Don't Upset The Rhythm |
| 6. Beat Of My Heart |
| 7. Atticus |
| 8. Never Forget You |
| 9. So Complicated |
| 10. Saturday Night |
| 11. Cheap Tricks |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
How’s this for a reinvention: Wild Young Hearts debuts a very different Noisettes from the band we met on 2007’s punky What’s The Time Mr Wolf? Primarily, the London trio have realised what a voice they have in vocalist Shingai Shoniwa, whose smoky croon resembles a young Billie Holliday, and frankly, feels a little wasted on ragged garage-rock numbers. If Wild Young Hearts is a slightly more mainstream-sounding offering than its predecessor, though, it also wears its new sense of ambition on its sleeve. Most new listeners will have been pulled in by “Don’t Upset The Rhythm”, a smart disco-pop number with shades of Tom Tom Club’s “Wordy Rappinghood”, but there’s a good half-dozen tracks here that would make equally good singles: take the pulsing electro of “Saturday Night”, or “Never Forget You”, a Winehouse-style soul number with added crunchy guitar. If there’s a problem here, it’s that the Noisettes are so keen to show they can do anything, they’re sometimes in danger of overloading their songs: the title track, with its rocky peaks, elegiac piano, and frantic handclaps, feels like about three tracks crushed uncomfortably into one. Still, Wild Young Hearts sounds like a band with the talent to carry off their big ideas, and a band that’s increasingly playing to their strengths. --Louis Pattison
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Striding confidently from indie venues to the glamour of a major label, Noisettes have shed the rawness and rough edges from their music without compromising on quality. Wild Young Hearts sways from vintage disco to quite angry 21st Century rock with poise, elegance and a shiny crystalline production that gives singer/bassist Shingai Shoniwa the showcase her vocals deserve.
Noisettes are clearly a classy bunch of people who understand the value of restraint, careful lyrical delivery, and spotless songcraft. The reflections of Dusty Springfield's brit-soul ballads that glint in the set's sadder outings are beautifully illuminated by touches of jazz guitar and shaded by discreet swirls of perfectly-positioned keyboard. Lust, regret, teenage crushes and frenetic long-distance yearning all get the Noisettes treatment and come out box-fresh and sweet-smelling. This is stylish pop that's not afraid to look into the darker side of life.
When the mood changes and Shoniwa's voice is bouncing off cheerful biscuit-tin drum rattles and spurts of distorted guitar (courtesy Dan Smith and Jamie Morrison) the band moves effortlessly into playground clapping songs evocative of the Marvellettes at their best. The single Don't Upset The Rhythm charted high and set a tough standard for the season's other seaside club hits to match - full of the uplifting 'hands in the air' joys of spring, it's the most exuberant moment of a thoroughly interesting album. --Al Spicer
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37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly Contagious - Catch It While You Can,
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Let's start with the name.I love it....love it to bits in fact. It's nuts how no-one thought to use it before. (I didn't research the above assumption and will doubtless now receive an almighty slap on the tail from a Harry or Sally far cleverer than me for my ignorance). Noisettes have given us a cracking little album here. 11 very fine songs performed with fierce confidence and self-belief. The guitar/bass/drums formula is augmented with subtle use of keyboards and electronics in all the right places. Never too much - never too little. Ms Shoniwa's voice is vibrant and full of life and despite it's occasional limitations is always fresh and captivating. Opening track 'Sometimes' is a composition worthy of the late great Jake Thakray (....ask your Grandad to explain). The woozy off-kilter opening harmonies lead into a beguiling and unpredictably shifting melody. Easily one of the best songs I have heard so far this year. The dancefloor thrash of single 'Don't Upset The Rhythm' is a blast of five star pristine pop - consumately executed. The sunny "la la las" and handclapping of title track 'Wild Young Hearts' are delightful. It slips easily in and out of it's big show tune production to reveal the rock solid pedigree of this fine little band's instrumental skills. Likewise '24 Hours' - the bass/drums backbone pins down yet another winning composition. The chorus is irristible. Truth be told there's not a bad track to be had here. 'Beat Of My Heart' is a stormer, destined to be a show-stopper in live shows. 'Never Forget You', with it's playful sixties references, is for me the album's highlight. A pure unadulterated slice of joy! (Mr Large's sprightly string arrangement deserves a special mention). Final track 'Cheap Kicks' draws the project to a classy conclusion. Noisettes seem to have burst into the listening world fully formed and totally fabulous. We'd all be nuts not to take note. Highly Recommended.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Its should become a classic album,
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This review is from: Wild Young Hearts (Audio CD)
I had heard a few of the Noisettes tracks on the radio and loved the vocals and music. It prompted me to think of buying the CD. When I checked on Amazon, I was very pleased to see they had samples of all the tracks to listen to. I was amazed by the clarity and soulfulness of her voice and the beat of the music - a wonderful combination.During the year I only buy a few CD's so I try and choose carefully. Once Wild Young Hearts arrived I popped the CD in the car and then played through about 8 times (with some tracks repeated) before I changed the music. You might not realise I am not some young wipper snapper, but 55 and have a 12 year old daughter (even she loves this CD). This album should become a classic as there are no bad tracks, just some of them are slightly better than others. This is definitely a 5 star album and should appeal to all age groups. I rate this as a must have album - so buy a copy today.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Now That's What I Call Music!!,
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This review is from: Wild Young Hearts (Audio CD)
Absolutely awesome album! The lead singer has an amazing voice, and their songs are fantastic. For some reason, I can't help but think they need to get this girl to do the lead song for the next James Bond soundtrack. She's got the voice to do it.As I'm a sucker for 50's/60's/70's music, my two favourite songs have got to be 'Wild Young Hearts' and 'Never Forget You' which are simply outstanding coming from a band in the 21st century, and songs I reckon will be remembered in years to come. A MUST BUY!!
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